Applications Engineer - Engineering

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in a fully funded startup

Health insurance inclusive of vision and dental

Lunch and snacks provided daily

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is seeking an Engineering Applications Engineer to lead development and management of engineering applications at its El Segundo headquarters. In this role, you will own the engineering systems stack, improve workflows, and develop AI-powered tools.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years managing engineering applications. The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $130,000, alongside benefits like 401(k) matching and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing enterprise engineering applications.
• Demonstrated experience building reports in a BI platform.
• Comfortable gathering requirements from end users.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the engineering systems stack.
• Map and re-engineer engineering workflows.
• Design analytics dashboards and reports.

Skills

Building reports and dashboards in BI platforms

Strong written and verbal communication

Experience with PLM platforms

Knowledge of engineering data domains

Hands-on ETL experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Alteryx

AWS Redshift

Job description

About This Role

Varda is seeking an Engineering Applications Engineer to lead the development, deployment, improvement, and management of all engineering applications. You will manage implementation from opportunity identification through sustainment, working cross‑functionally across engineering teams to integrate tools, ensure compliance, and scale to support hardware and software development workflows. Projects will drive cycle time, cost, decision making, risk, and configuration control improvements. This position reports to the Director of Enterprise Applications and is located in our El Segundo headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Own the engineering systems stack (PLM, CAD/PDM, MBSE, change management) including daily administration, data integrity, configuration control, vendor escalations, and release cycles.
• Map and re‑engineer engineering workflows to eliminate manual handoffs and improve data capture at the source.
• Build internal applications (low‑code and custom‑built) and ETL pipelines that connect engineering tools to the broader enterprise data layer.
• Design analytics dashboards and reports in Power BI, SQL, and Python to surface decisions for engineering and manufacturing leaders.
• Build, pilot, and deploy AI‑powered tools, including LLM‑based agents and generative tooling to streamline engineering workflows.
• Support AS9100 and CMMC compliance documentation and partner with IT/Infosec on access and audit readiness.
• Lead training and enablement that drives adoption and reduces shadow IT across engineering.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting or managing enterprise engineering applications (PLM, CAD/PDM, MBSE, or engineering change management tools).
• Demonstrated experience building reports and dashboards in a BI platform (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
• Comfortable gathering requirements directly from end users and iterating prototypes to production.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce system design documentation, SOPs, and training materials for non‑technical engineering stakeholders.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Direct experience administering PLM platforms (Teamcenter, Windchill, Arena) or CAD data management systems (SolidWorks PDM, Vault).
• Familiarity with engineering data domains (BOM structures, CAD metadata, change order workflows) and aerospace engineering data standards.
• Experience with MBSE toolchains (CAMEO, Capella) and engineering change management workflows.
• Experience with AS9100 and/or CMMC compliance documentation and audit support.
• Hands‑on experience with ETL tools (Alteryx, dbt, SSIS, or Informatica) and cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS Redshift).
• Track record of building workflow automation or custom tooling with quantifiable outcomes such as hours saved, error reduction, or user adoption metrics.
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Lean Six Sigma certification.

Compensation

Engineering Applications Engineer – $110,000 – $130,000 base salary. Leveling and base salary are determined by job‑related skills, education, experience, and performance. You will be eligible for long‑term incentives (stock options and/or long‑term cash awards) and may purchase company stock through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Benefits

• Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth.
• 401(k) matching.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Health insurance, including vision and dental.
• Lunch and snacks provided on site every day; dinners provided twice a week.
• Paid maternity / paternity leave.

EEO Statement

Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

E‑Verify Statement

Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program.